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2026 Best Biblical Studies Schools in Illinois

4 Colleges in the United States
148 Biblical Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,825 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biblical Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biblical studies programs.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best biblical studies schools.

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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biblical studies education in Illinois.

Top Schools in Biblical Studies

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Moody Bible Institute is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biblical studies. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 111 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Moody Bible Institute in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $44,487 in their early career. Moody Bible Institute graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans. Read more about the biblical studies program at Moody Bible Institute

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Wheaton College Illinois is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #2. Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $29,986 in their early career. Wheaton College Illinois graduates carry a median of $23,147 in student loans. Get the full biblical studies details for Wheaton College Illinois

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Students looking for a strong biblical studies program will find one at Trinity International University Illinois, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Deerfield, Trinity International University Illinois is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Trinity International University Illinois in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Trinity International University Illinois earn around $42,001 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,892 to complete this degree. Get the full biblical studies details for Trinity International University Illinois

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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